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AY02 WJG

2002 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

108,585 mi
Last recorded108,585 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 BMW 525108,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 WJG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 108,585 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 104,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 101,386 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 97,763 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 97,763 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2015 92,172 miles

all tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 May 2014 83,091 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 77,641 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 72,254 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,799 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 63,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

belly pan fitted obscoring underside

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,786 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 51,561 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 46,302 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,129 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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AY02 WJG is a 2002 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 108,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY02 WJG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY02 WJG registered?

AY02 WJG is a 2002 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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The MOT history for AY02 WJG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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